Care Coordinator

Comprehensive Healthcare; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan with 5% match

Education assistance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare is seeking a Care Coordinator for the Wellness Now Clinic in Yakima, WA. The role focuses on developing and implementing individualized cross-system care plans for youth with mental health needs, with services delivered where families are most present.

Responsibilities include CANS screening, collaborating with families, and coordinating with schools and communities. Occasional evenings and weekend work, plus local travel, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance.
• Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Refer to state RCW for pre-employment checks and disqualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains CANS certification throughout employment.
• Conducts CANS screening and CANS full assessments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults.
• Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health issues in youth.
• Collaborates with family, parents, caregivers and community supports.
• Communicates effectively with children and youth of differing ages.

Skills

CANS certification

Communication with diverse audiences

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Vehicle liability insurance

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Yakima, WA 98902Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's degreeSalary Range: $27.12 - $40.68 HourlyJob Shift: Day

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Care Coordinator?

Care Coordinators are part of Wellness Now Clinic program, which serves youth who have mental health diagnoses and are experiencing severe behavioral disruptions that impact their functioning in family, school, and social environments. Wellness Now Clinic is an evidence-based model with a collaborative, cross-system approach to creative problem-solving. Care Coordinators work with youth and their families to develop and implement individualized, cross-system care plans that work toward the family’s long-term goals. Services are provided where and when convenient for the family, sometimes out in the community and outside of regular business hours after 5pm. There will be a need to work occasional weekends as well. Care Coordinators must be skilled in managing team conflict, engaging a variety of personalities, facilitating meetings, and communicating with various audiences. Local travel and routine evening work are expected. This position is part of our Wellness Now Clinic in Yakima and will serve families throughout Yakima County.

Care Coordinator duties may include:

• Maintains CANS certification throughout employment.
• Conducts CANS screening and CANS full assessments.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge and understanding of behavioral health problems in children, youth and young adults.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of and ability to work with issues of confidentiality, consent and capacity.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and coordinate with family, parents, caregivers and community and natural supports.
• Communicates effectively with children and youth of differing ages and developmental levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
• In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You

Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
• Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Financial incentives to further employee education

QualificationsComprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.